Sheilla holds a BSc (Honors) degree in Rural and Urban Planning from the University of Zimbabwe and a Masters degree in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Infrastructure from the Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden. She holds several post degree certificates in Integrated development, Environmental Impact Assessment, Geographic Information Systems and Conflict Resolution.

Sheilla has a wealth of experience in real estate investments and development, having worked for the Department of Physical Planning in the Ministry of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing in various capacities from Town Planning Officer to Provincial Planning Officer. She acquired understanding in local government systems and procedures.

She has also worked in different capacities in various estate agents companies including Sparkles Properties where she worked as Sales and Letting Manager, and Kennan Properties where she worked as a property consultant.

Sheilla has worked for a land development company as a Town Planning and Sales Executive and understands the whole development process from land acquisition through to selling a completed housing unit.